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MGU 281

1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith47,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 281
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Wraith
Year1951
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,982 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 66,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 59,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith?

Based on 3,084 MOT tests across 386 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
386
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
parking brake recording little or no effort 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 44
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MGU 281 is a 1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 47,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Wraith fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGU 281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Wraith typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 75 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Wraith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGU 281?

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What year was MGU 281 registered?

MGU 281 is a 1951 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, first registered on 13 August 1951.

Is MGU 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGU 281 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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